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400,000 nights of hospice care every year could disappear without gifts in wills

Consider leaving a gift in your will to Oakhaven to help hospice care live on For the second year, Oakhaven Hospice has united with 126 other hospices behind the ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, to underline the vital importance Gifts in Wills play in providing their specialist care for future generations. New data from Hospice […]

Consider leaving a gift in your will to Oakhaven Hospice

Consider leaving a gift in your will to Oakhaven Hospice urges TV and radio campaign Oakhaven Hospice has joined forces with 126 other hospices across England, Scotland and Wales, as part of the second year of a Hospice UK-led campaign to encourage you to leave a gift in your will. National television and radio adverts […]

Lighting up lives across the New Forest, Totton and the Waterside

Lighting up lives across the New Forest, Totton and the Waterside In early December, Oakhaven Hospice hosted five special services of remembrance to enable communities to ‘light up a life’ and cherish the memory of loved ones. ‘Light up a Life’ brought together people of all ages in services at Hanger Farm Arts Centre in […]

‘Tree-menous’ recycling project raises £4,000 for Oakhaven Hospice

‘Tree-mendous’ recycling project raises £5,000 for Oakhaven Hospice Thursday 8th and Friday 9th January saw the inaugural ‘Oakhaven Treecycle’ campaign raise vital funds for Oakhaven Hospice. The project raised £5,000 thanks to costs being covered by the campaign sponsors Heppenstalls Solicitors and New Forest Escapes. The new initiative was very well received, with Oakhaven taking […]

CQC praises ‘outstanding’ care at Oakhaven Hospice

CQC praises ‘outstanding’ care at Oakhaven Hospice On 13 August, 2025, Oakhaven Hospice underwent an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report has now been released, rating Oakhaven as ‘Good’ overall across five categories, with Oakhaven’s ‘exceptional’ care commended with a rating of ‘Outstanding’. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent regulator […]

Stillness and strength: an introduction to reiki for living well

Stillness and strength: an introduction to Reiki for living well Our Complementary Therapy team will be holding an introduction to Reiki workshop on Monday 22nd June from 10am to 12pm at the Coates Centre, at Oakhaven. This gentle, supportive workshop offers an introduction to Reiki and how it can promote calm, balance, and emotional wellbeing […]

Learn about hand massage and aromatherapy

Hand massage and aromatherapy workshop Our Complementary Therapy team will be holding a hand massage and aromatherapy workshop on Monday 9th March from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Coates Centre, at Oakhaven. Join us for a relaxing and nurturing morning, where you’ll learn the gentle art of hand massage and enjoy an introduction to aromatherapy. […]

Mindful photography workshops

Focus – Breathe – Frame. Mindful photography to help your wellbeing. Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our series of mindful photography workshops will start on 2nd February, and will run for 5 weeks, from 10am to 12.30pm, meeting each week in the Coates Centre […]

Weekly crafting session to help your wellbeing

Join our crafting session to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our weekly crafting session offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding. […]

Live well – join our art session to help your wellbeing

Join our art class to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our weekly art group offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding. […]

Chair yoga at the Coates Centre

A new chair yoga class at the Coates Centre Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Enjoy gentle seated movement, visualisation and breathing with yoga teacher Diana. Chair yoga helps improve mobility and wellbeing. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing. Our next course starts on […]

Boost your wellbeing with Sing for Joy!

Sing for Joy at the Coates Centre to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Unlock your inner joy by coming along to this friendly singing group, led by Leigh – no prior experience required! Learn ways to warm up and use your […]

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